Orlando Magic have a large contingent at the NBA Draft Combine

By Josh Robbins | Orlando Sentinel

Caption1989 - 11th pick - Nick Anderson

GARY BOGDON, ORLANDO SENTINEL

The forward from Illinois was the first-ever draft pick for the franchise. Anderson played 10 seasons with the Magic and nobody has played more games for Orlando (692). Anderson works in the community relations department for the Magic now.

The forward from Illinois was the first-ever draft pick for the franchise. Anderson played 10 seasons with the Magic and nobody has played more games for Orlando (692). Anderson works in the community relations department for the Magic now. (GARY BOGDON, ORLANDO SENTINEL)

Affectionately known to Magic fans as "3-D", Scott still holds the franchise mark for most made three-pointers at 981. Scott played seven seasons with the Magic. He now is a commentator for NBA-TV and a radio analyst for the Atlanta Hawks.

Affectionately known to Magic fans as "3-D", Scott still holds the franchise mark for most made three-pointers at 981. Scott played seven seasons with the Magic. He now is a commentator for NBA-TV and a radio analyst for the Atlanta Hawks. (GARY BOGDON, ORLANDO SENTINEL)

The group includes coach Jacque Vaughn, assistant general manager Matt Lloyd, lead assistant coach James Borrego and the team’s scouting and player development manager, Brian Wright.

General manager Rob Hennigan and assistant general manager Scott Perry also are in town.

Team officials began interviewing draft prospects Wednesday night, although team officials won’t say who they interviewed. Orlando’s interviews with players will continue tonight and Friday night.

Combine notes• UCLA’s Shabazz Muhammad worked out this morning, along with other wings. He said he interviewed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. “It went all well,” he said. “The interviews were really comfortable.”

• Georgetown’s Otto Porter Jr., probably the best small forward in this draft class, said he interviewed with the Charlotte Bobcats, Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.

• Miami Hurricanes point guard and Dr. Phillips High alumnus Shane Larkin is scheduled to work out with other point guards today from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.

• Florida Gators power forward Erik Murphy is scheduled to work out today from 1-2 p.m. Eastern.

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